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    Stop Hypochondria: Hypochondriacs – Understand Your Fear of Diseases and Free Yourself From It
    Stop Hypochondria: Hypochondriacs – Understand Your Fear of Diseases and Free Yourself From It
    Stop Hypochondria: Hypochondriacs – Understand Your Fear of Diseases and Free Yourself From It
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    Stop Hypochondria: Hypochondriacs – Understand Your Fear of Diseases and Free Yourself From It

    By Lutz Schneider

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    Stop Hypochondria – Hypochondriacs – understand your fear of diseases and free yourself from it

     

    Is a shaking hand a sign of a nervous disorder? Belly pain a symptom of colon cancer? And is the cold you had recently perhaps the first sign of a serious immune disorder?

    Have you also asked yourself these questions when you have noticed such symptoms? I have thought a lot about these questions in the past. I would like to tell you my story and show you how I managed to free myself from my fears.

    In this book I will explain the background of hypochondria (health anxiety), its symptoms, causes and diagnosis. After that I will give you a lot of important tips how you can get over your hypochondria on your own and ban it forever, in four easy steps.

     

    About the author of this book, Lutz Schneider:

    Ever since he studied the biology of evolution, over 20 years ago, he has been interested in marginal health subjects, which are often hidden from the main stream, but which are scientifically well accepted. He teaches this knowledge, not only to his students, but also reaches a wider audience in Germany with his various publications.

    In his books, he speaks about subjects which are very close to his heart and on which he can pass on his own experiences. All of his publications, therefore, are based on indisputable scientific facts, but also encompass his own very personal experiences and knowledge.

    Read about fascinating background information, scientific findings, experience reports and secret tips which are tailor-made for your hypochondria and will help you to live healthily, without fear, and how to win back your quality of life.

     

    Get your copy of this book today and discover ...

    ... what hypochondria is,

    ... what causes it and how it is recognized,

    ... what you can do about it to become free from fear, permanently.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherExpertengruppe Verlag
    Release dateMar 21, 2021
    ISBN9783968970004
    Stop Hypochondria: Hypochondriacs – Understand Your Fear of Diseases and Free Yourself From It

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      Stop Hypochondria - Lutz Schneider

      Stop Hypochondria

      Hypochondriacs – understand your fear of diseases and free yourself from it

      Including a self-test and instructions for self-help

      ©2020, Lutz Schneider

      Expertengruppe Verlag

      ––––––––

      The contents of this book have been written with great care. However, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, comprehensiveness and topicality of the subject matter. The contents of the book represent the personal experiences and opinions of the author. No legal responsibility or liability will be accepted for damages caused by counter-productive practices or errors of the reader. There is also no guarantee of success. The author, therefore, does not accept responsibility for lack of success, using the methods described in this book.

      All information contained herein is purely for information purposes. It does not represent a recommendation or application of the methods mentioned within. This book does not purport to be complete, nor can the topicality and accuracy of the book be guaranteed. This book in no way replaces the competent recommendations of, or care given by a doctor. The author and publisher do not take responsibility for inconvenience or damages caused by use of the information contained herein.

      Stop Hypochondria

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      Hypochondriacs – understand your fear of diseases and free yourself from it

      Including a self-test and instructions for self-help

      ––––––––

      Publisher: Expertengruppe Verlag

      CONTENTS

      About the author

      Preface

      What is hypochondria?

      Secondary hypochondria

      When are you considered to be a hypochondriac?

      Are you a hypochondriac?

      Self-test

      Analysis:

      How common is hypochondria?

      Who is affected?

      Which subtypes are there?

      Olfactory reference syndrome

      Delusional parasitosis

      Dysmorphophobia

      Bowel movement hypochondria

      Fear of sickness

      Environmental hypochondria

      Cyberchondria

      How does hypochondria manifest itself?

      Observing the symptoms

      Doctor visits

      Health screening

      Illusory sicknesses and affected organs

      What are the causes of hypochondria?

      Trigger in childhood

      Experience with sickness and death

      Unresolved inner conflicts

      Upbringing based on fear

      Influencing factors

      Excessive belief in an existing sickness

      Low self-esteem

      Desire for attention

      Emotional instability

      Emotional blindness

      Stress

      Dysfunctional personal defence mechanism

      Media

      Personal experience of a sickness

      Genetic Factors

      How do you recognise hypochondria?

      Examinations by the psychiatrist or psychologist

      Criteria for the diagnosis

      Two divisions

      Distinction from other sicknesses

      Mild hypochondriacal worries

      Somatoform disorders

      Delusional disorders

      Panic disorder

      General fear disorder

      Illness phobia

      Compulsive disorder

      Organic sickness

      Fear of progression

      Common comorbidities (accompanying illnesses)

      Depression

      Anxiety disorders

      Somatoform disorders

      Effects of hypochondria

      Personal effects

      Physical effects

      Social impact

      Treatment of hypochondria

      Cognitive behavioural psychotherapy

      Psychotherapy

      Psycho-sensory procedures

      Medicinal therapy

      Progression and prognosis in hypochondria

      Liberate yourself from your fears in four stages

      Step 1: Observation

      Diary

      Step 2: Insight

      Medical consultation

      Diagnostic findings in black and white

      Talk to relatives

      Step 3: Mind control

      Positive affirmation

      Step 4: Stabilisation

      Sport and physical activity

      Yoga and meditation

      Relaxation techniques

      Relaxation techniques with instructions

      Progressive Muscle Relaxation

      Aim

      Applications

      Contraindications

      The 2 areas of PMR

      Instructions

      Autogenic training

      Contraindications

      The 3 basic steps of autogenic training

      The 7 Basic formulae

      Instructions

      Tips for relatives

      Summary

      Did you enjoy my book?

      Book Recommendations

      References

      Disclaimer

      About the author

      Lutz Schneider lives with his wife, Evelyn, in an old farmhouse in beautiful Rhineland.

      Ever since he studied the biology of evolution, over 20 years ago, he has been interested in marginal health subjects, which are often hidden from the main stream, but which are scientifically well accepted. He teaches this knowledge, not only to his students, but also reaches a wider audience in Germany with his various publications.

      In his books, he speaks about subjects, the positive effects of which are widely unknown and on which he can pass on his own experiences. All of his publications, therefore, are based on indisputable scientific facts, but also encompass his own very personal experiences and knowledge. This way, the reader not only receives factual information about the subject but also a practical guide with a wide range of knowledge and useful tips, which are easy to understand and put into practice.

      Lutz Schneider’s easy to read work puts the reader into a relaxed and pleasant ambience, while gaining insight into a subject which few know anything about but which everyone could profit from.

      Preface

      Your hands are shaking – is it a sign of a neurological disease? Your stomach aches – is it a sign of colon cancer? And the cold from a few days ago – could it be the first sign of a serious immune disorder?

      Have you asked yourself such questions when you have felt unwell? I used to preoccupy myself with these types of questions every day. I would like to tell you my story and show you how I helped free myself from my fears.

      Perhaps some of my stories are recognisable to you, or perhaps you have been experiencing something else. Every experience is different. This short summary of my personal story may help you to understand how I came to write this book.

      I cannot remember exactly how it began. I think there were already short phases of hypochondria during my childhood, but I do not remember them all that clearly. However, I do remember a few episodes from that time.

      One episode, that I can remember, was as follows: As a child, I was watching a film about two brothers. One of the brothers had a tumour and had lost his hair during chemotherapy. I could not get to sleep easily for weeks after that, because I thought that I could feel something in my head, that I would get sick and lose all of my hair. It got so bad, that I could hardly concentrate at school. I began getting lots of headaches and became afraid,

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